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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the answer to #125 react?

2. How does Stevens react to the revelation?

3. Why does Stevens go to Miss Kenton's room?

4. What has Lord Darlington asked Stevens to do?

5. Who is Lord Darlington's godson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Stevens feel he must be evasive about his employment with Lord Darlington? What has happened to make Stevens change his perspective on Lord Darlington? How does Stevens measure his own life by Lord Darlington's activities?

Essay Topic 2

What is the action or item that has precipitated Stevens' latest endeavor? How is he affected by this action or item? How is Stevens' response so out of character for his usual rigid demeanor?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the narrative style of writing in the book. Who is the narrator? How is his character defined through this choice of writing style?

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